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Orientation & Mobility Praxis Lab

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
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TBA		 On-line course 3 $1401 (guest students)
Date
-
Time
TBA
Location
On-line course
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1401 (guest students)

Description

In this lab, students will learn techniques and training approaches that will enable them to teach people who are blind and visually impaired to travel safely and efficiently. Through use of blindfold and low vision simulators, students will have the opportunity to learn, experience, and teach orientation and mobility skills and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge of skills and techniques, ability to communicate while teaching, ability to safely and effectively monitor others whole teaching and class participation.

Registration will begin July 31st

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Course Details

Session

Special Program 1

Class Dates

-

Location

On-line course

Enrolled / Capacity

19 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Paula Kosior

Prerequisites

Matriculated student in Vision Studies masters or certificate program

Tuition*

$1401 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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